Shared Word Translation
Psalm 26
A Prayer of Integrity
Vindicate me, O LORD,
for I have walked in my integrity,
and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.
Prove me, O LORD, and try me;
test my heart and my mind.
For your steadfast love is before my eyes,
and I walk in your truth.
I do not sit with men of falsehood,
nor do I go with those who hide what they are.
I hate the assembly of evildoers,
and I will not sit with the wicked.
I wash my hands in innocence
and go around your altar, O LORD,
proclaiming thanksgiving aloud
and telling all your wondrous deeds.
O LORD, I love the dwelling of your house
and the place where your glory dwells.
Do not sweep away my soul with sinners,
nor my life with men of blood,
in whose hands are schemes,
and their right hand is full of bribes.
But as for me, I will walk in my integrity;
redeem me and be gracious to me.
My foot stands on level ground;
in the assembly I will bless the LORD.